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Single Market Strategy: a promising start, but long-term impact must be secured

BusinessEurope welcomes today’s launch of the European Commission’s Single Market Strategy, which seeks to tackle fragmentation and strengthen governance across the EU.  BusinessEurope Direc...

Examples of Single Market barriers for businesses – 2025

European companies cherish the Single Market as the bedrock of the EU economy. A strong and competitive EU industry depends on the full realisation of the EU Single Market and the removal of all barri...

EU-UK Summit paves the way for a stronger economic partnership

The outcome of the EU-UK Summit, as set out in the Common Understanding on a renewed agenda, is a positive one for European business. However, there is still significant work to be done. BusinessEu...
EU Cohesion Policy post-2027: An impactful policy for regional competitiveness – a BusinessEurope position paper

EU Cohesion Policy post-2027: An impactful policy for regional competitiveness – a BusinessEurope position paper

Key messages Cohesion policy is a core policy of the European Union (EU). Around one third of the EU budget is channeled through this policy, which accounts for €392 billion out of €1,2 trill...

European business calls for a pragmatic restart in EU-U.S. trade relations

Brussels / Washington, D.C. - As the 90-day pause on “reciprocal tariffs” continues, European business urges leaders on both sides of the Atlantic to restart and strengthen EU-U.S. trade relations...
EU-U.S. relations – Business views on the way forward

EU-U.S. relations – Business views on the way forward

Key messages For the European business community, the priority is to ensure that the transatlantic relationship thrives and fulfills its potential as driver for growth on both sides. It should al...

Next EU budget must kickstart Europe’s competitiveness

As discussions on the seventh Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034 get underway, EU leaders should place revitalising European competitiveness at the very heart of the next EU budget....
Squaring the (budgetary) circle – Proposals on the 7th MFF (2028-2034)

Squaring the (budgetary) circle – Proposals on the 7th MFF (2028-2034)

Key messages The seventh Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) that starts in 2028 will play a crucial role in defining the EU’s enhanced resilience and regional cohesion, its path towards the...
EU business priorities on a future-proofed water policy

EU business priorities on a future-proofed water policy

Key messages Water as a strategic asset. Water is essential for the economy and the successful implementation of key EU initiatives, but increasing pressure from climate change makes equitable ac...
Omnibus I: CS3D, CSRD and taxonomy – a BusinessEurope position paper

Omnibus I: CS3D, CSRD and taxonomy – a BusinessEurope position paper

General remarks The European Commission has launched what it calls an “unprecedented simplification effort” to reduce unnecessary regulatory costs and burdens for European companies. The European...

Benchmarking competitiveness checks used in selected EU impact assessments 2023-2024

Introduction In 2023 the European Commission introduced mandatory competitiveness checks in impact assessments accompanying all of its legislative proposals. BusinessEurope has taken a look at select...

Quality Jobs Roadmap – a BusinessEurope policy orientation note

Introduction More than ever, Europe must attract investments and innovation by fostering a competitive business environment that retains companies and attracts new industries. Ensuring conditions tha...

Reciprocal US tariffs undermine the Transatlantic economy

Reacting to the US announcement of so-called “reciprocal tariffs”, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “The US decision to impose an additional 20% tariff on EU products w...

Additional duties on cars and car parts will harm both Europe and the US

Reacting to the US announcement of 25% additional duties, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “Additional duties on cars and car parts will harm both Europe and the US. They will...
BUSINESSEUROPE Reform Barometer 2025 – EU in a new political cycle: Competitiveness as a true priority in a complex global context

BUSINESSEUROPE Reform Barometer 2025 – EU in a new political cycle: Competitiveness as a true priority in a complex global context

Executive summary European Union enterprises, the backbone of the EU economy and social cohesion, are facing intense competition from other regions worldwide. In recent years, the United States has d...

High regulatory burden continues to deter investment, new business survey finds

19 March 2025 - At today’s Tripartite Social Summit, BusinessEurope will present its latest Reform Barometer to EU leaders. This report analyses Europe’s global competitiveness performance on...